Casey Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The color pink is often associated with the name Casey, symbolizing sophistication and calmness. The flower calendula and the gemstone pearl are also linked to the name, representing optimism and tranquility

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A Deep Dive

Casey Overview

Meaning

Vigilant, watchful

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Gaelic, Irish

Etymology

Derived from the Irish Gaelic name “Cathaigh,” meaning “vigilant” or “watchful.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪ.si/

Popularity

Casey is commonly used in Ireland, the USA, and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Casey ranked #470 for boys and #736 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Cool, Traditional, Short

Associated Traits

Energetic, friendly, adaptable

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Irish heritage, symbolizing alertness and protection.

Name Day

November 3 (Ireland)
A Deep Dive

Casey Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kasey, Cacey, Caisey, Kacey, Kasee, Casi

Common Nicknames

Case, Cay, Cece, Kay, Ace

Diminutives

Cay-Cay, Cee-Cee, Caysee, Caycie

Famous People

  • Casey Kasem
    (American Radio Host)
  • Casey Affleck
    (American Actor)
  • Casey Stengel
    (American Baseball Manager)
  • Casey Neistat
    (American Filmmaker)
  • Casey Wilson
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Casey Becker
    ("Scream," Film)
  • Casey Newton
    ("Tomorrowland," Film)
  • Casey Cartwright
    ("Greek," TV Series)
  • Casey Jones
    ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," TV Series)

Places

  • Casey City
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Casey Station
    (Antarctica)
  • Casey Park
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Casey Creek
    (Kentucky, USA)
  • Casey Island
    (Nunavut, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Casey?

Casey means “vigilant” or “watchful.” People with this name are often seen as vigilant and courageous, always ready to face challenges head-on.

What Is the Origin of The Name Casey?

Casey comes from an Irish Gaelic word “Cathasaigh,” which means “vigilant” or “watchful.” It has been adapted into English-speaking cultures, maintaining its connection to bravery and alertness.

Casey Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Casey in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4472021#3362022#3162023
Top 3 Rankings#801987#821984#821986

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Casey

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023316
(+20 from 2022)
1050
(+46 from 2022)
0.05734
2022336
(+111 from 2021)
1004
(+320 from 2021)
0.05360
2021447
(+71 from 2020)
684
(+132 from 2020)
0.03651
2020518
(+10 from 2019)
552
(+13 from 2019)
0.02984
2019528
(+57 from 2018)
539
(+70 from 2018)
0.02805
2018585
(-61 from 2017)
469
(-76 from 2017)
0.02413
2017524
(+34 from 2016)
545
(+31 from 2016)
0.02754
2016558
(-3 from 2015)
514
(-3 from 2015)
0.02537
2015555
(-23 from 2014)
517
(-6 from 2014)
0.02529
2014532
(-41 from 2013)
523
(-36 from 2013)
0.02552
2013491
(-7 from 2012)
559
(+2 from 2012)
0.02766
2012484
(-61 from 2011)
557
(-91 from 2011)
0.02745
2011423
(-25 from 2010)
648
(-58 from 2010)
0.03190
2010398
(-32 from 2009)
706
(-123 from 2009)
0.03437
2009366
(-30 from 2008)
829
(-147 from 2008)
0.03909
2008336
(-12 from 2007)
976
(-9 from 2007)
0.04476
2007324
(-16 from 2006)
985
(-85 from 2006)
0.04447
2006308
(-11 from 2005)
1070
(-31 from 2005)
0.04881
2005297
(-36 from 2004)
1101
(-170 from 2004)
0.05175
2004261
(+2 from 2003)
1271
(+18 from 2003)
0.06014
2003263
(-22 from 2002)
1253
(-146 from 2002)
0.05963
2002241
(-20 from 2001)
1399
(-156 from 2001)
0.06769
2001221
(-28 from 2000)
1555
(-267 from 2000)
0.07518
2000193
(-22 from 1999)
1822
(-221 from 1999)
0.08725
1999171
(-1 from 1998)
2043
(+68 from 1998)
0.10020
1998170
(-7 from 1997)
1975
(-122 from 1997)
0.09740
1997163
(-21 from 1996)
2097
(-367 from 1996)
0.10497
1996142
(-7 from 1995)
2464
(-165 from 1995)
0.12297
1995135
(-19 from 1994)
2629
(-417 from 1994)
0.13071
1994116
(-4 from 1993)
3046
(-133 from 1993)
0.14943
1993112
(-7 from 1992)
3179
(-395 from 1992)
0.15391
1992105
(-15 from 1991)
3574
(-533 from 1991)
0.17026
199190
(-1 from 1990)
4107
(-25 from 1990)
0.19376
199089
(+1 from 1989)
4132
(+282 from 1989)
0.19200
198990
(-7 from 1988)
3850
(-188 from 1988)
0.18368
198883
(-3 from 1987)
4038
(+112 from 1987)
0.20167
198780
(+2 from 1986)
3926
(+164 from 1986)
0.20131
198682
(+4 from 1985)
3762
(+272 from 1985)
0.19577
198586
(-4 from 1984)
3490
(-21 from 1984)
0.18135
198482
(+8 from 1983)
3511
(+282 from 1983)
0.18708
198390
(-4 from 1982)
3229
(-201 from 1982)
0.17327
198286
(-1 from 1981)
3430
(-88 from 1981)
0.18175
198185
(+8 from 1980)
3518
(+303 from 1980)
0.18890
198093
No change from 1979
3215
(+133 from 1979)
0.17334
197993
(-1 from 1978)
3082
(+79 from 1978)
0.17205
197892
(+10 from 1977)
3003
(+407 from 1977)
0.17576
1977102
(+21 from 1976)
2596
(+470 from 1976)
0.15187
1976123
(+7 from 1975)
2126
(+166 from 1975)
0.13022
1975130
(+14 from 1974)
1960
(+231 from 1974)
0.12081
1974144
(+39 from 1973)
1729
(+452 from 1973)
0.10606
1973183
(+12 from 1972)
1277
(+87 from 1972)
0.07914
1972195
(+13 from 1971)
1190
(+64 from 1971)
0.07109
1971208
(+48 from 1970)
1126
(+227 from 1970)
0.06194
1970256
(+32 from 1969)
899
(+222 from 1969)
0.04720
1969288
(+36 from 1968)
677
(+125 from 1968)
0.03701
1968324
(+12 from 1967)
552
(+49 from 1967)
0.03109
1967336
(-24 from 1966)
503
(-60 from 1966)
0.02827
1966312
(+56 from 1965)
563
(+121 from 1965)
0.03097
1965368
(+32 from 1964)
442
(+48 from 1964)
0.02333
1964400
(+19 from 1963)
394
(+25 from 1963)
0.01944
1963419
(-76 from 1962)
369
(-148 from 1962)
0.01787
1962343
(+75 from 1961)
517
(+157 from 1961)
0.02460
1961418
(+12 from 1960)
360
(+13 from 1960)
0.01669
1960430
(-32 from 1959)
347
(-51 from 1959)
0.01603
1959398
(+5 from 1958)
398
(+24 from 1958)
0.01837
1958403
(+3 from 1957)
374
(+6 from 1957)
0.01736
1957406
(-1 from 1956)
368
(+16 from 1956)
0.01681
1956405
(+18 from 1955)
352
(+54 from 1955)
0.01640
1955423
(+49 from 1954)
298
(+62 from 1954)
0.01426
1954472
(+60 from 1953)
236
(+57 from 1953)
0.01141
1953532
(-12 from 1952)
179
(-1 from 1952)
0.00894
1952520
(+26 from 1951)
180
(+26 from 1951)
0.00912
1951546
(+96 from 1950)
154
(+37 from 1950)
0.00806
1950642
(-5 from 1949)
117
(+2 from 1949)
0.00643
1949637
(+76 from 1948)
115
(+27 from 1948)
0.00638
1948713
(+92 from 1947)
88
(+15 from 1947)
0.00494
1947805
(+73 from 1946)
73
(+17 from 1946)
0.00393
1946878
(+117 from 1945)
56
(+15 from 1945)
0.00339
1945995
(-60 from 1944)
41
(-6 from 1944)
0.00299
1944935
(+118 from 1943)
47
(+6 from 1943)
0.00338
19431053
(-177 from 1942)
41
(-15 from 1942)
0.00282
1942876
(+333 from 1941)
56
(+26 from 1941)
0.00398
19411209
(+159 from 1940)
30
(+6 from 1940)
0.00239
19401368
(-228 from 1939)
24
(-8 from 1939)
0.00202
19391140
(+336 from 1938)
32
(+11 from 1938)
0.00282
19381476
(-308 from 1937)
21
(-11 from 1937)
0.00185
19371168
(-73 from 1936)
32
(-3 from 1936)
0.00293
19361095
(+259 from 1935)
35
(+10 from 1935)
0.00329
19351354
(+105 from 1934)
25
(+3 from 1934)
0.00234
19341459
(-356 from 1933)
22
(-13 from 1933)
0.00207
19331103
(+113 from 1932)
35
(+4 from 1932)
0.00343
19321216
(+178 from 1931)
31
(+6 from 1931)
0.00289
19311394
(+299 from 1930)
25
(+6 from 1930)
0.00234
19301693
(-315 from 1929)
19
(-8 from 1929)
0.00168
19291378
(+144 from 1928)
27
(+3 from 1928)
0.00244
19281522
(-150 from 1927)
24
(-5 from 1927)
0.00210
19271372
(-153 from 1926)
29
(-6 from 1926)
0.00250
19261219
(+232 from 1925)
35
(+9 from 1925)
0.00306
19251451
(-393 from 1924)
26
(-19 from 1924)
0.00226
19241058
(+136 from 1923)
45
(+9 from 1923)
0.00385
19231194
(-110 from 1922)
36
(-6 from 1922)
0.00318
19221084
(+56 from 1921)
42
(+3 from 1921)
0.00373
19211140
(-95 from 1920)
39
(-5 from 1920)
0.00343
19201045
(-147 from 1919)
44
(-11 from 1919)
0.00400
1919898
(-74 from 1918)
55
(-8 from 1918)
0.00542
1918824
(+254 from 1917)
63
(+25 from 1917)
0.00601
19171078
(-139 from 1916)
38
(-8 from 1916)
0.00396
1916939
(-93 from 1915)
46
(-7 from 1915)
0.00498
1915846
(-88 from 1914)
53
(+5 from 1914)
0.00602
1914758
(-77 from 1913)
48
(+4 from 1913)
0.00702
1913681
(-73 from 1912)
44
(-1 from 1912)
0.00821
1912608
(-94 from 1911)
45
(+12 from 1911)
0.00997
1911514
(+163 from 1910)
33
(+14 from 1910)
0.01367
1910677
(+2 from 1909)
19
(+3 from 1909)
0.00911
1909679
(+146 from 1908)
16
(+5 from 1908)
0.00905
1908825
(+174 from 1907)
11
(+3 from 1907)
0.00661
1907999
(-290 from 1906)
8
(-4 from 1906)
0.00504
1906709
(+524 from 1905)
12
(+7 from 1905)
0.00833
19051233
(-267 from 1904)
5
(-2 from 1904)
0.00349
1904966
(-232 from 1903)
7
(-3 from 1903)
0.00505
1903734
(+124 from 1901)
10
(+3 from 1901)
0.00773
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1901858
(-159 from 1900)
7
(-6 from 1900)
0.00606
1900699
(+303 from 1898)
13
(+7 from 1898)
0.00802
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18981002
(+55 from 1897)
6
(+1 from 1897)
0.00454
18971057
(+22 from 1895)
5
No change from 1895
0.00410
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951079
(-349 from 1894)
5
(-4 from 1894)
0.00395
1894730
(+131 from 1892)
9
(+2 from 1892)
0.00721
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1892861
(+133 from 1890)
7
(+2 from 1890)
0.00533
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890994
(-77 from 1888)
5
(-1 from 1888)
0.00418
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1888917
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00462
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Casey

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5142021#3672022#3202023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4362021#3632022#3422023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3402021#3382022#3402023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4642021#2882022#3502023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6562021#4902022#5242023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4622021#2892022#3142023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2942021#3442022#2622023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3332021#3392022#3132023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3402021#2832022#2162023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#9032021#5032022#4442023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3822021#4322022#2882023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3112021#2512022#2142023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5432021#3232022#4742023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3882021#3022022#3302023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8632021#3602022#3622023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5892021#2752022#3562023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4172020#3282022#3572023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2842021#4062022#2952023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4922021#3182022#2792023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4422021#3402022#3822023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6302021#2542022#3022023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4752021#4482022#3102023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5992021#4252022#2962023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4232021#3152022#3852023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4582021#3192022#4902023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2332021#1842022#1512023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6152021#3332022#3412023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5212021#3542022#2632023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5942021#3132022#2732023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4432021#3022022#4012023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4222021#4222022#1672023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2872021#2322022#4732023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4472015#2832022#3332023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4062021#2882022#2712023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3402021#4512022#3992023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2112010#1992012#2002013

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2472015#2402021#1752022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2522019#2492022#2122023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3762021#3212022#2122023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1922009#2372010#3062018

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2792021#2252022#1682023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3152021#3652022#5142023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2272007#2012008#1252023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#972002#1462005#1122006

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2032004#2632005#2792006

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1982007#2122009#1412022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1882003#1922005#2112008

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1102001#972002#1282008

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1682010#2202022#2112023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1932006#1922008#1612023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2522000#2302010#1662023

Popularity Rankings for Casey in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2312021#1452022#1262023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4332021#3522022#1452023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2012021#1752022#1462023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1872021#1812022#1922023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3532021#2922022#1852023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3562019#3202020#3442021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7122018#6212021#5392022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9332002

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Casey a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Casey suits anyone, regardless of gender. Its popularity as a name for both boys and girls stems from its balanced and adaptable nature.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Casey

Casey in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Casey Kasem (Radio Host, 1932–2014): An American radio personality best known for hosting "American Top 40."
  • Casey Affleck (Actor, born 1975): An American actor who won an Academy Award for his role in "Manchester by the Sea."
  • Casey Stengel (Baseball Manager, 1890–1975): An American baseball manager who led the New York Yankees to multiple World Series titles.
  • Casey Neistat (Filmmaker, born 1981): An American YouTuber and filmmaker known for his popular vlogs and creative storytelling.
  • Casey Wilson (Actress, born 1980): An American actress and comedian recognized for her roles in "Happy Endings" and "Gone Girl."
  • Casey Dellacqua (Tennis Player, born 1985): An Australian tennis player who has achieved success in both singles and doubles competitions.
  • Casey Abrams (Musician, born 1991): An American musician and singer who gained fame as a contestant on "American Idol."
  • Casey Becker ("Scream," 1996 Film): A high school student whose gruesome murder sets the tone for the horror movie.
  • Casey Newton ("Tomorrowland," 2015 Film): A young, optimistic science enthusiast who discovers a mysterious pin that takes her to a futuristic world.
  • Casey Cartwright ("Greek," 2007 TV Series): A college student navigating the ups and downs of Greek life.
  • Casey Jones ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," 1987 TV Series): A vigilante and ally of the Turtles known for his hockey mask and sports equipment weapons.
  • Casey Parker ("Grey's Anatomy," 2005 TV Series): A surgical intern at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital who is known for their exceptional skills.
  • Casey Brinke ("Doom Patrol," 2016 Comic Series): An EMT who becomes a superhero and joins the Doom Patrol team.
  • Casey Carlyle ("Ice Princess," 2005 Film): A high school student who pursues her dream of becoming a professional figure skater.
  • Casey City (Illinois, USA): A small city in Illinois famous for its collection of world-record-sized objects.
  • Casey Station (Antarctica): An Australian Antarctic research station on Vincennes Bay.
  • Casey Park (Ontario, Canada): A public park in the city of Oshawa, offering sports facilities and green spaces.
  • Casey Creek (Kentucky, USA): A stream in the central part of Kentucky that flows into Green River.
  • Casey Island (Nunavut, Canada): A small, uninhabited island in the Arctic Archipelago.
  • Casey Lake (Iowa, USA): A lake located in Hickory Hills Park, offering recreational activities such as fishing and boating.
  • Casey County (Kentucky, USA): A county in south-central Kentucky with a rural character and historical landmarks.

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